The Koran is one of the most important works ever written. For nearly one billion people around the world, is the Holy Scripture, the Word of God and his prophet. For others it is a historical artifact that has left an indelible mark on the world. Decoding the Past: Secrets of the Koran probes the … Read more
Cleopatra is one of the most famous rules in history. She ruled Egypt, and she was brave enough to challenge Rome, at a time Rome was the strongest empire in the world. When Roman armies arrived in Egypt, Cleopatra tried to fight them off with the help of her lover and former Roman general, Mark … Read more
King Leopold II is a person that many believe should be put in the same sentence with Hitler, Stalin and other dictators of the modern world. However, he is not. It is funny that he is rarely part of the history books, and not many people are known with his actions and deeds. Leopold II … Read more
She’s probably the most controversial woman in Chinese history – Wu Zetian, who rose from lowly concubine to become the only woman in all Chinese history to dare to take the title “Emperor”. Since her death 1,300 years ago, Wu Zetian has been remembered as a callous tyrant, who brought calamity to China. But now, … Read more
America’s Godly Heritage clearly sets forth the beliefs of many of the famous Founding Fathers concerning the proper role of Christian principles in education, in government, and in the public affairs of the nation. The beliefs of Founders like George Washington, John Adams, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Wilson, George Mason, John Quincy Adams, and … Read more
First Australians is a historical documentary series Australian produced over six years and was released in October 2008. The documentary is part of a larger project that consists of more than a hardback book, a program of outreach and a major site with over 200 mini-documentaries. The series tells the story of contemporary Australia from the perspective of its people … Read more
Founded around the year 1350, Ayutthaya is a historical city. It started as a Khmer military and trading post, and soon enough became the ancient capital of Thailand. You can still visit the ruins of the city nowadays. Ayutthaya remained the capital of Thailand for four centuries before Burmese invades burned it down. Many of … Read more
“In this 90-minute documentary, Rageh Omaar uncovers the hidden story of Europe’s Islamic past and looks back to a golden age when European civilization was enriched by Islamic learning. In this documentary Rageh travels across medieval Muslim Europe to reveal the vibrant civilization that Muslims brought to the West.”
In the deserts of Jordan, a city lies hidden for centuries in a valley of rose-red stone. In this documentary, we look at one of the most peculiar stories of civilizational survival to come down to us from the ancient world, the story of the Nabataeans. They were an Arab tribe that first appeared in … Read more
The earliest archeological evidence of bells dates from the 3d millennium BC. You can trace it back to the Yangshao culture of Neolithic China. Bells first started as clapper-made bells of pottery. Then, they develop into metal bells. Bells have a deep symbolic meaning associated with the mind and the expansion of consciousness. They are … Read more